Waiting to Fly by auntietk

Photography • Aviation • posted on Jan 12, 2013

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For those of you not interested in the challenge, this is a picture of a Russian plane from WWII. For those of you who are wondering ... A few of you got this, and a few of you were close! It's an Ilyushin Il-2M3 Sturmovik. The truly notable thing about this particular aircraft is that it's flyable!!! Click HERE to see the Flying Heritage website, along with some marvellous photos of this plane in the air. This is the only IL-2 in the world in flyable condition. You can check the Wiki for a history of the plane and a list of places that have non-flyable IL-2s on display. Thanks for playing! :)

Comments (30)

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kgb224

12:03PM | Sat, 12 January 2013

Stunning capture PK. God Bless.

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Faemike55

12:07PM | Sat, 12 January 2013

Great capture and cool information

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durleybeachbum

12:10PM | Sat, 12 January 2013

Like a giant insect.

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jayfar

12:18PM | Sat, 12 January 2013

A great shot and light Tara.

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wysiwig

1:06PM | Sat, 12 January 2013

The POV and lighting on this are fantastic. It really communicates a wonderful feeling of anticipation. Perfect title.

alanwilliams

1:17PM | Sat, 12 January 2013

a lovely angle

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dixievb

1:19PM | Sat, 12 January 2013

When I saw this title, was hoping for a nestfull of little feathered guys--waiting to fledge--but this is amazing! Nice work!

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neiwil

1:40PM | Sat, 12 January 2013

The first ever,purpose built, ground attack aircraft....ugly as sin and twice as deadly.The pilot sat in an armoured shell, for the version with a rear gunner, the rear gunner sat in a wooden coffin.....it takes time to train pilots.... Really fun quiz Tara, we must play again....but the real joy is in your unusual views on these things...top notch!....now if you ask Bill nicely, he may show you how to get your camera off 'macro' and you'll get a complete plane...LoL!! :-) Thanks TK..

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Juliette.Gribnau

2:02PM | Sat, 12 January 2013

I love the monotone !

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helanker

2:49PM | Sat, 12 January 2013

I bet it would have enjoyed just one more trip to the clouds :-)

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jocko500

4:07PM | Sat, 12 January 2013

wonderful lighting

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npauling

6:29PM | Sat, 12 January 2013

It is wonderful that this is still able to fly and it is great that there is someone to look after all these old planes. We have a 'War birds over Wanaka' event that draws huge crowds each year with a lot of war planes and they put on a grand display. A lovely capture with the light here.

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RodS

10:17PM | Sat, 12 January 2013

Yep - she's just waiting for that door to open isn't she? This really looks great in black and white, Tara! Beautiful lighting too!

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bmac62

12:06AM | Sun, 13 January 2013

Oooo, like the black and white...makes for some superb contrasting shades and tones. Big grins at Neil's comment. I'll go and post the whole plane for him:)

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nikolais

2:07AM | Sun, 13 January 2013

It's incredible that the plane is flyable. I hear there're a few in Russia but grounded for good. Very lovely welcome-on-board shot, Tara!

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Katraz

3:23AM | Sun, 13 January 2013

Great POV nice light.

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FredNunes

7:07AM | Sun, 13 January 2013

This is FINE. Perfect shadows, exposure. Made for black and white! :)

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debbielove

10:07AM | Sun, 13 January 2013

Lovely! Have a word and ask them nicely to send it over here so we can see it lol Great post (s) Tara! Rob

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moochagoo

11:57AM | Sun, 13 January 2013

Very interesting to see an Ilyushin Il-2M3 Sturmovik. :)

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sharky_

12:48PM | Sun, 13 January 2013

Nice shot...Excellent POV. Aloha

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aksirp

2:19PM | Sun, 13 January 2013

big old Antonov? she could still fly for sure.. great antique mood with b/w!

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MrsRatbag

6:04PM | Sun, 13 January 2013

You've imbued this inanimate thing with a really human feeling of angst, as it seems to gaze out the windows with longing for its old flying days. Wonderful lighting, and truly excellent shot!

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